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Crockpot BBQ Chicken: Your Pressure Cooker Feast

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a juicy, shredded delight made from tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, tangy BBQ sauce blend. Easy, flavorful and comforting – perfect for sandwiches, tacos or bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 471 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for combining BBQ sauce ingredients

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper optional, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional for garnish, chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts into the bottom of your pressure cooker or crockpot and pour the sauce over them.
  • Seal and cook on HIGH pressure for 20 minutes (or slow cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 4–6 hours).
  • Let natural release for 10 minutes, then open lid carefully.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the pot and stir to coat in BBQ sauce.
  • Serve on buns, in tacos, or bowls and optionally garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat slowly to maintain juiciness. Ideal for sandwiches, sliders, tacos or BBQ bowls!